Organization Overview AdLib, Inc. is a non-profit that focuses onempowering people with disabilities to access and manage benefits,services, and resources to live independently in the community. We are aconsumer controlled, consumer directed service that assists people withdisabilities to achieve a greater level of independence. As a Center forIndependent Living we provide the five core services: information andreferral, skills training, advocacy (systemic and individual), peercounseling, and transition (from nursing home to community and youth toadulthood). In addition to the core independent living services weoperate the MassHealth (Medicaid) funded personal care managementprogram, SSA Representative Payee program, MRC vocational rehabilitationservices, and long term care options counseling. AdLib serves all ofBerkshire County and our office is conveniently located near publictransportation in downtown Pittsfield MA. For more information aboutAdLib: Center for Independent Living \| AdLib, Inc(adlibcil.org). For more information aboutCenters for Independent Living: National Council on IndependentLiving. Benefits AdLib provides rewarding work in asupportive atmosphere. All AdLib staff receive: - 15 holidays - 3%retirement contribution (no mandatory match) - 14% wage benefit in lieuof health insurance - \$25,000 life insurance policy for a minimalpremium - Aflac insurance purchase pre-tax - Mileage reimbursement forwork travel - Generous vacation and sick time (amount varies dependenton hours) - Paid lunch (length varies dependent on hours) Note somebenefits are based on length of employment or number of hours worked,details shared at interview and policies after hire. Office includesshared work spaces. Options Counselor The Options Counselor willeducate older adults and persons with disabilities to understand thetype and range of community-based long term care supports available tothem. The counselor will also provide information and assistance withreferrals for community-based long term care benefits. Optionscounseling can be provided by phone, in the home of the consumer, or ina hospital or skilled nursing facility. The Options Counslor also playsa major role in marketing and external relationships, maintaining anactive presence in the Aging Disability Resource Consortia. EssentialFunctions: Work closely with other staff, community partners, and statedesignated staff to determine consumer?s eligibility for variousprograms; regularly interact with consumers, their families, andcaregivers; understand and be able to explain how to apply for andutilize MA benefits; obtain SHINE certification; entering requireddocumentation correctly and timely in both electronic and writtenformats; explain benefits systems in a way that consumers canunderstand; conduct outreach visits throughout Berkshire county toadvertise AdLib services. This position is full-time 40 hours (1 hourpaid lunch daily) and 75% of work takes place in the Pittsfield officeor in the community/nursing homes. This position requires travel withpersonal vehicle, home visits (ascending/descending stairs), electronicand written documentation, and ability to understand benefit rules andregulations. Primary working hours are 9am-5pm M-F.

　　How To ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and/or resume and submit to Kayla Booth,[email protected] Sally English,[email protected].